Draft regulations laid before parliament under section 823b of the health and safety at work etc. Health and safety at work act 2015 ministry of education. The health and safety at work act 2015 hswa is largely based on the australian work health and safety law but with changes to reflect the differences between the new zealand and australian working environments. The 2005 act puts greater emphasis on the importance of hazard identification and risk assessment and is aimed at a preventative approach to reducing. Applies to previous plus nonprofit organisations, trainees, outworkers, students on work experience. In this act, unless the context otherwise requires, reasonably practicable, in relation to a duty of a pcbu set out in subpart 2 of part 2, means that which is, or was, at a particular time. Amendment of section 1 2 section 1 of the health and safety at work act 1982 in this act referred to as the. Regulations are made by government ministers, often following. Health and safety at work 2015 implications for aged care and. New zealands new health and safety at work act 2015 hswa came into effect on april 4th 2016, along with the majority of the first phase of regulations to support the new health and safety at work legislation. Introduction to the health and safety at work act 2015 special. Health and safety at work act 2015 no 70 as at 29 march. This means that other legislation, such as the supply of machinery safety regulations, and the provision and use of work equipment. The hsw act places obligations on everyone in a workplace to take care of their own health and safety, and the health and safety of others.
Introduction to the health and safety at work act 2015 special guide pdf 640 kb. Although businesses have little in common with coal mines, but our client businesses including farmers, orchardists, grape growers, retailers, service providers, and professionals, are. Health and safety at work act 2015 hswa new zealand home. Bills are proposals to make a new law or to change an existing one. Health and safety at work act 2015 public act 2015 no 70 date of assent 4 september 2015 commencement see section 2 contents page 1 title 10 2 commencement 10 part 1 health and safety at work subpart 1preliminary provisions 3 purpose 10 4 transitional, savings, and related provisions 11 subpart 2application of act 5 application of act to. Assent 21st january, 2002 commencement 1st february, 2002. Health and safety at work subpart 1preliminary provisions 3 purpose 10 4 transitional, savings, and related provisions 11 subpart 2application of act. On 4 april 2016, the health and safety at work act 2015 will come into force. Health and safety reform bill and the health and safety at work act 2015 1. Worksafe new zealand is the work health and safety regulator although other agencies can be designated functions for certain sectors. Safety at work act 2015 hswa means for students on work experience and host employers.
Health and safety laws apply to all employers, selfemployed people and employees in their workplaces. Health and safety at work act 2015 1 the health and safety at work act 2015 comes into force on 4 april 2016. This includes risks to both physical and mental health. Use the online complaint form at workplacerelations. Occupational safety and health legislation forms part of labour law, which. The new health and safety at work act 2015 widens the scope as it deals with pcbus person conducting a business or undertaking and workers. New legislation which came into force in new zealand on april 4 2016 has shaken up how businesses deal with health and safety concerns in the workplace. A fantastic new tool has been developed by government to help you.
The act is written in very general terms and the duties on employers are qualified with the words as so far. Apr 01, 2016 the health and safety at work act 2015 means that you will have to adapt your business to conform with the latest changes. The health and safety at work worker engagement, participation and representation regulations spell out in more detail what is required under the health and safety at work act 2015 and under the health and safety at work general risk and workplace management regulations 2016. Explaining the employers duty of care by referring back to the health and safety at work act 1974, and sections 2 to 9 in particular, many of these concerns can be addressed. However, the primary source of information must be the hswa itself, the regulations made. In 20 the independent taskforce on workplace health and. Hswa below, and share it with your teams or download a pdf. The new law is part of a reform package aimed at reducing the number of serious workrelated injuries and deaths in new zealand by at least 25 percent by 2020. Health and safety at work act 2015 venues wellington. Health and safety at work act 2015 no 70 as at 01 october. These are implemented in the health and safety at work act and the. Health and safety at work act 2015 hswa new zealand. Toomas annotated health and safety at work act 2015. Act 1974 section 69 of the enterprise and regulatory reform act 20 erra came into effect in october 20 by order of the secretary of state.
Health and safety at work 2015 implications for aged care. A pcbu is a person conducting a business or undertaking. The health and safety at work act 2015 duncan cotterill. It provides a significant change to new zealands current health and safety legislation, and is a response to.
Act 1974 section 69 of the enterprise and regulatory reform act 20 erra came into effect. How the new health and safety at work act will impact your. It provides a significant change to new zealands current health and safety legislation, and is a response to the scrutiny placed on our health and safety practices following the pike river. Health and safety at work act 2015 viewing now as at 01 october 2018.
The health and safety at work act 2015 means that you will have to adapt your business to conform with the latest changes. A guide to new zealands key work health and safety law and its. Health and safety at work act 2015 hswa the health and safety at work act 2015 hswa is new zealands key work health and safety law, and came into effect monday 4th april 2016. Health and safety at work act 2015 no 70 as at 01 october 2018. The act and related regulations require that workers and. Act 1974 the 1974 act was amended by the deregulation act 2015 c. The health and safety at work act 2015 is new zealands workplace health and safety law.
Health and safety legislation update october 20 changes to the health and safety at work etc. It provides a significant change to new zealands current health and safety legislation, and is a response to the scrutiny placed on our health and safety practices following the pike river tragedy. Next week, on monday 4 april, the longawaited health and safety at work act 2015 hsw act comes into force. The health and safety in work act was passed by parliament in august 2015.
Each bill goes through several stages, giving mps and the public the chance to have their say. All parties from executives to workers have health and safety responsibilities. Worksafe new zealand is the work health and safety regulator although other agencies can. About the new act the focus of the new health and safety at work act is to protect workers and other people against harm to their health, safety and. Health and safety at work an act to make provisions relating to health and safety at work and for connected purposes. This act is the health and safety at work act 2015. The 2005 act repealed and replaced its 1989 predecessor. In 20 the independent taskforce on workplace health and safety reported that new zealands work health and safety system was failing. The deregulation act 2015 health and safety at work. Safety is everyones responsibility no one can opt out and safety becomes everyones responsibility.
The health and safety at work act 1974 provides the legal framework to promote, stimulate and encourage high standards of health and safety in places of work. Health and safety is an issue that impacts virtually all companies and organisations in new zealand and the act has the potential to bring about some big changes. The health and safety at work act 2015 hswa is new zealands key work health and safety law. Safety regulations are the strongest form of official advice that employers have to follow, and they are legally enforceable. The health and safety at work act 2015 hswa is a critical part of working safer, the governments blueprint for improving new zealands workplace health and safety system. It provides a broad framework within which health and safety is regulated. May 06, 2016 new zealands new health and safety at work act 2015 hswa came into effect on april 4th 2016, along with the majority of the first phase of regulations to support the new health and safety at work legislation. Health and safety at work bill new zealand parliament. However, the primary source of information must be the hswa itself, the regulations made under the hswa and worksafe new zealand worksafe. Act 1974 for approval by resolution of each house of parliament. At 652 pages and full of useful information, toomas book is an excellent and comprehensive resource for everyone in the practice of health and safety law, but its utility is further reaching than. The health and safety at work act 1974 was introduced to ensure that virtually all workers in all occupations are protected by health and safety legislation. The health and safety at work act 1974 is an enabling act. Health and safety in employment act 1992 health and safety at work act 2015 applies to employers, employees and contractors.
Health and safety management system employers assistance nz. December 11, 2015 december 11, 2015 by gillian robinson health and safety at work 2015 implications for aged care and retirement villages ive been working through the new health and safety at work 2015 legislation and have concerns about how this applies to not only care facilities and new reporting requirements, but also to villages. The health and safety at work act 2015 hswa is a critical part of. Three new books on the health and safety at work act 2015. Health and safety processes and procedures in relation to the critical event. The government has set an ambitious target of at least a 25 percent reduction in workplace injuries and fatalities by 2020. December 11, 2015 december 11, 2015 by gillian robinson health and safety at work 2015 implications for aged care and retirement villages ive been working through the new health. The enterprise and regulatory reform act 20 comencement no.
Finally, the heavyweight of the three books is toomas annotated work. Assent 21st january, 2002 commencement 1st february, 2002 1. The health and safety at work act 2015 and related regulations apply to employees and contractors. Worksafe nz health and safety at work on 4 april 2016, the health and safety at work act hswa came into force bringing new responsibilities for everyone in the workplace.
Worksafe nz is leading implementation of health and safety reforms, with contributions from transport agencies involved in health and safety activity, including maritime new zealand mnz. Mar 30, 2016 next week, on monday 4 april, the longawaited health and safety at work act 2015 hsw act comes into force. Health and safety in employment act 1992 vs health and safety. Our aim is to take a lighter touch approach to health and safety at work, concentrating efforts on higher risk. Due diligence for directors the act places more legal responsibility on directors and executives of an organisation to manage risks and keep people safe. May 17, 2017 health and safety at work act 2015 wednesday 17 may, 2017 new zealands poor health and safety record in the workplace has led to significant reforms in the law and the organisations governing this area. The hsw act places obligations on everyone in a workplace. Working safer is aimed at reducing new zealands workplace injury and death toll by 25 per cent by 2020. Health and safety at work act 2015 public act 2015 no 70 date of assent 4 september 2015 commencement see section 2 contents page 1 title 10 2 commencement 10 part 1 health. As a result, new zealands work health and safety system underwent its most. Introduction to the health and safety at work act 2015. D r a f t s t a t u t o r y i n s t r u m e n t s 2015 no.
Health and safety at work strategy and workplace injury prevention. Health and safety at work act 2015 christs college. Health and safety at work act 2015 wednesday 17 may, 2017 new zealands poor health and safety record in the workplace has led to significant reforms in the law and the. Health and safety in employment act 1992 vs health and. Amendment of section 1 2 section 1 of the health and safety at work act 1982 in this act referred to as the principal act is amended by deleting the words health and safety at work and substituting the following words occupational safety and health.
In this act, unless the context otherwise requires, reasonably practicable, in relation to a duty of a pcbu set out in subpart 2 of part 2, means that which is, or was, at a particular time, reasonably able to be done in relation to ensuring health and safety, taking into account and weighing up all relevant matters, including. The act and related regulations require that workers and others are given the highest level of protection from workplace health and safety risks, so far as is reasonably practicable. The focus of the new health and safety at work act is to protect workers and other people against harm to their health, safety and wellbeing by eliminating or minimising risks at. The act and related regulations require that workers and others are given the. Volunteers are only covered if working for a pcbu on an ongoing and regular basis.